Intercontinental Exchange (Ice)
US traders win tax break on Ice Futures
Ice Futures, the UK-regulated subsidiary of Atlanta-based IntercontinentalExchange (Ice), is to be allowed the same tax treatment afforded to contracts traded on US futures exchanges from April 1.
Ice announces bid to merge with CBOT
The Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange (Ice) is bidding to merge with the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), in an all-share deal valuing the Chicago exchange at $9.9 billion.
Nybot financial futures to launch electronically in April
The New York Board of Trade’s (Nybot) financial futures contracts will be rolled out electronically during April, according to its parent company, the Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange (Ice).
Ice expects to launch Nybot commodities by end of month
The Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange (Ice) has announced the New York Board of Trade’s (Nybot) main soft commodities contracts may launch electronically later this month.
Ice and Nybot agree to merge
The Intercontinental Exchange (Ice) and the New York Board of Trade (Nybot) have agreed to merge.
Nymex fires opening shots for ICE
Nymex has made a $150 million cash bid for the Atlanta-based Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and would also pay $67 million to shareholders of the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE), according to a senior Nymex official.
Nybot in Nymex sights
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) plans to buy the New York Board of Trade (Nybot) as part of its expansion and acquisition drive, according to Nymex president Robert Collins.
Technology news
Oil
Fame extends data coverage of North American gas and power markets
Data technology software provider Fame has added IntercontinentalExchange (Ice) North American gas and power indexes to its software products.
Ferc says clearing house cooperation would boost energy sector
Increased co-operation among energy clearing houses in the US would help ‘jump-start’ the sector’s recovery, according to Lee-Ken Choo of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Online clearing: the shape of energy markets to come
The energy trading market is moving towards a structure in which participants achieve market presence through a dedicated market network, rather than having to use local or regional exchanges, says strategic consultant Chris Cook
Exchanging blows
Conflict in the US and growth in Europe marked another turbulent year for energy exchanges. Kevin Foster casts an eye back over 2002
US gas market challenges
A new report from the investigative office of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission finds that competitive natural gas markets in the US are robust, but warns of challenges ahead. Kevin Foster reports
Blurring the lines
A turf war between Atlanta’s IntercontinentalExchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange reveals a shift in the traditional role of over-the-counter brokers and exchanges, finds Catherine Lacoursière
Ice opens doors to futures exchange traders
Atlanta-based commodities exchange IntercontinentalExchange (Ice) has received approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) permitting registered traders and locals with floor or electronic trading privileges on any regulated US…
Ice sues Nymex over alleged abuse of monopoly power
Energy trading platform Intercontinental Exchange (Ice) is suing its rival, the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), over alleged abuse of monopoly power in the energy trading markets.
Nymex to launch OTC trading platform
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) said it plans to introduce a trading platform designed for over-the-counter energy market participants in January, with beta tests beginning next week.
Nymex sues Ice as battle for market supremacy mounts
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) is suing IntercontinentalExchange (Ice), the Atlanta-based online commodities trading platform, for alleged copyright infringement, a Nymex spokeswoman told RiskNews . Nymex and Ice have been fighting for…
Ice addresses energy trading market concerns with two new hires
Atlanta-based online commodities exchange IntercontinentalExchange (Ice), has appointed two new directors as part of its plans to address concerns about the health and legitimacy of the energy trading markets. Ann Cresce has been appointed assistant…
